Why Apply for Scholarships?

Scholarships can significantly reduce the financial burden of higher education. Many Bihar students miss out on scholarships simply because they are not aware of them or do not know how to apply. This guide covers the top 10 scholarships available to Bihar students in 2025.

1. National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships

The NSP is a single portal for multiple central and state government scholarships. Key schemes include:

  • Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students
  • Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/Minority
  • Means-cum-Merit Scholarship

How to apply: Visit scholarships.gov.in, register, fill the form, and upload documents.

2. PM Scholarship Scheme

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is for students who are wards of ex-servicemen or serving personnel. It provides ₹2,500–3,000 per month for boys and ₹3,000–3,500 per month for girls.

3. Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST

For SC and ST students pursuing post-matriculation (Class 11 onwards) studies. Covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other charges.

  • Income limit: ₹2.5 lakh per annum (SC), ₹2 lakh (ST)
  • How to apply: Through NSP or state portal

4. Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC

For OBC students pursuing post-matriculation studies. Similar to SC/ST scholarship but with different income limits.

  • Income limit: ₹1.5 lakh per annum
  • How to apply: Through NSP or state portal

5. Pre and Post-Matric Minority Scholarship

For students from minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi). Both pre-matric (Class 1–10) and post-matric (Class 11+) scholarships are available.

6. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

For professional and technical courses (B.Tech, MBBS, MBA, etc.) for minority students. Provides up to ₹20,000 per year for course fees and ₹1,000 per month for maintenance.

7. Bihar Student Credit Card

Up to ₹4 lakh interest-free education loan for Bihar students. See our complete guide on the BSCC Yojana.

8. Mukhyamantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayata Yojana

The umbrella scheme under which the BSCC operates. Also includes other student support measures like fee waivers and book grants.

9. Bihar Girl Child Scholarship

The Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana provides financial support to girl students at various stages of education — from birth to graduation. Includes:

  • ₹2,000 on passing Class 10
  • ₹10,000 on passing Class 12
  • ₹25,000 on graduation

10. Tips for Successful Scholarship Applications

1. Apply early — do not wait for the last date

2. Keep documents ready — Aadhaar, income certificate, caste certificate, mark sheets

3. Apply for multiple scholarships — you can receive more than one

4. Follow up — check your application status regularly

5. Get help if needed — Career Villa provides free scholarship application assistance

**Remember:** Scholarship money does not need to be repaid. It is a grant, not a loan. Apply for as many as you are eligible for.

Career Villa helps students identify and apply for all relevant scholarships — for free. Call +91 96434 19947 or visit our scholarship page.